Chief Financial Officer

Malvern Preparatory School
POSTING FOR THE POSITION OF
Chief Financial Officer

April 2024
Malvern Preparatory School, an independent, Augustinian school for young men in grades six through
12, is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as their next Chief Financial Officer.
Founded in 1842, Malvern Prep’s innovative approach to teaching and learning engages and inspires
today’s young men to become tomorrow’s leaders. Their campus, located in Malvern, PA offers
opportunities for students to be challenged academically, physically, and spiritually. The community of
Malvern Prep is tight-knit and student-centered with faculty and staff who actively engage in the life of
the institution.

Reporting to the Head of School, the CFO provides leadership, oversight, and stewardship for all aspects
of Malvern’s financial resources while ensuring absolute institutional integrity on fiscal matters and
promoting best practices in finance and administration. As a strategic leader, the CFO attends Board
meetings as necessary to serve as the institution’s chief fiscal and fiduciary officer and to issue Board
financial and management statements and reports. The CFO acts as a liaison to the Board and external
stakeholders; provides strategic leadership and advice; and is responsible for financial strategy decisions
that align with the mission and vision of the school. The CFO oversees accounting, finance and budget,
and works with the Head of School and Executive Director to oversee risk management. The CFO is also
responsible for ancillary and support services including property management and outsourced services
such as dining. The CFO has seven direct reports and indirectly oversees the work of approximately 19
staff members. The CFO reports directly to Patrick Sillup, Head of School, and partners with both Core
and Cabinet teams in planning and development to ensure that approved strategic initiatives are
appropriately funded. The CFO serves as the staff liaison on several Board committees, including
Finance, Investment, Campus Master Planning, and others as prescribed by the Head of School.

The new CFO will be committed to the Augustinian mission and vision of Malvern Prep and thrive in a
close-knit student focused community. A master’s degree in business administration, finance or related
field is preferred with 10 or more years of directly related experience required. The ideal candidate will
have a proven ability to affect and influence change through a collaborative and inclusive leadership
style; excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills; and experience serving as a key
strategic and business partner to senior leadership. An understanding of an independent school
environment is preferred, but not required.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, and the position must be performed on site,
in Pennsylvania. Malvern offers a generous benefits package as well, including tuition remission for up
to two children.

Malvern Preparatory School has retained Diversified Search Group (DSG) to assist in candidate
recruitment, screening and selection. Screening of candidates will begin in April 2024 and continue until
an appointment is made. Applications must consist of a CV; a cover letter addressing interest, leadership
philosophy, and five professional references.

Applications should be submitted using DSG's candidate portal: https://talent-profile.diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/v2/20815

Nominations and inquiries should be directed electronically to: [email protected].

Malvern Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Malvern Prep’s mission.